Trump’s peace plan sounds like it came straight from Moscow, Finnish foreign minister says
The Finnish top diplomat warned the proposal risks erasing the UN Charter and undermining international law entirely.
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Finland’s foreign minister to the West: Ukraine doesn’t need help to surrender — it needs strength to win
Elina Valtonen said Kyiv has all it takes to keep fighting Russia and the West must help it defend, not capitulate.
Finland doubts Trump’s pivot towards Moscow will end Russo-Ukrainian war
FM Elina Valtonen suggested that appeasing Moscow rather than pressuring it won't bring peace to Ukraine.
Telegraph: Finnish foreign minister says Russia’s economy shows “serious cracks,” urges to strengthen economic sanctions
Economic forecasts show Russian GDP dropping to under 1% in 2025 from 3% currently, while the central bank has pushed interest rates to 21% amid mounting pressure from international sanctions.
Finland’s Valtonen opposes “Finlandization” solution for Ukraine peace
The Finnish FM opposes imposing neutrality on Ukraine, citing Finland’s history with Russia and warning it would harm international order and Ukraine’s sovereignty.
Euroactiv: Finland urges Germany to lose reservations on Ukraine
German leader Scholz is against supplying Taurus missiles to Ukraine and opposes Ukraine’s fast-track NATO membership, still fearing an "escalation."